Arthur C. Snyder

Arthur C. Snyder, 96, of Rising Sun, MD, went to be with his Lord on March 9, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Arthur Snyder and Elsie C. (Longstreet) Snyder. Arthur's life was dairy farming but his love was his family. He faithfully served his Savior and his church and was a man of prayer. He enjoyed the simple things of life, a beautiful sunset, a nice breeze, and listening to hymns of the faith played by his daughters. He was an Army Air Corps veteran who served as a crew chief in the 352nd Fighter Group in the European theater during WWII. Arthur is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Doris, of Rising Sun, MD; his daughters: Deborah L. Jeanes and her husband, Stephen, of Reedsville, PA, Bethany R. Meulenberg of Rising Sun, MD, Melody D. LaPierre of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Candace J. Combee and her husband, Peter, of Staunton, VA; eighteen grandchildren; and forty-three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Grace Bible Chapel. There will be a private graveside service for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to, "Gideons International" and sent in care of R. T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., P.O.Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.